MOVEit hack: Companies hit by ransomware discouraged from paying, says Cybersecurity Malaysia

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Companies affected by any cybersecurity incidents are encouraged to seek technical assistance through the Cyber999 service under MyCert. They can call the hotline, file a report online or download the Cyber999 app.

Amirudin said the Malaysia Computer Emergency Response Team under Cybersecurity Malaysia has recently issued an advisory on MOVEit Transfer security flaw, which is being exploited by a ransomware gang to breach a number of companies around the world. — MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The StarWhen it comes to paying a ransom, Cybersecurity Malaysia chief executive officer Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab is urging companies hit by ransomware in Malaysia to say ‘No’.

“When we put out an advisory, it sends out an alert that there is potentially going to be more of this attack here. We would like to minimise that possibility. We also want more people to understand that the threat is already here. We hope they will take the best practices from the advisory,” he said.

“It is voluntary and we encourage reporting so we can provide assistance. We can guide those who reach out on how to manage and tackle the issue. Even if we can’t fully assist, we do have some international partners that will collaborate,” he said.

 

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